2. Ford Mustang

1964-Present “Pony car” is a generic term, not exclusive to Ford’s Mustang. It may as well be. It launched the segment and continues to define it. And while Chevy and Dodge directly compete again with pony cars of their own, this all-time American car never quit. We can’t imagine it will anytime soon either. The 2011 lineup of V6, V8 and Shelby models is the best yet, inspiring the same love of driving the original Mustang did in 1964.